Kristin Wong
Rancho Palos Verdes
Summary
2nd year PA student at West Coast University who has 2+ year of hands on experience in the healthcare field and is currently looking for more opportunities to further enhance her knowledge and capability in the medical field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Diablo Eye Associates
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries. (i.e VF testing, , IOP testing (Goldman, Tonopen tonometry), OCT scans, etc)
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Optometric Technician
Palos Verdes Family Vision
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Performed ancillary testing when ordered by optometrist and thoroughly explained procedures to patients.
- Assisted with dilating patients and administering eye medications when directed by optometrist.
- Charting and recording patient's results and information
- Obtaining visual acuities, intraocular pressures, visual fields, Autorefraction, fundus autofluorescence, corneal topography etc.
- Capturing retinal imaging and Optical Coherence Tomography to help with diagnosis of Glaucoma, cataracts, AMD, and other eye diseases
- Educating patients regarding treatment plans and eye anatomy for eye diseases and proper eye care.
Medical Scribe
Exer Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Responsible for charting HPI, ROS, PE, diagnosis, and treatment plans as well as insurance authorizations.
- Attended patient appointments and charted with provider's dictation.
- Submitted orders for additional tests and examinations.
- Able to take vitals and assist/shadow procedures under the guidance of a Medical Assistant and provider.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
BioScreen Testing Services Inc.
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted in Media Preparation for Microbiology Laboratory
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
- Assisted with safe transfusions by conducting tests and completing blood counts.
- Analyzed bodily fluids with laboratory equipment and detected anomalies related to diseased states or acute injuries.
- Assisted pathology team with skilled analyses by preparing tissue samples.
Health Scholar
Cope Health Solutions
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Worked at St. Mary Medical Center and received hands on experience in working at hospital
- Taking vitals, changing bed pans, reading patients charts
- Assisted doctors and nurses with examinations and procedures
- Greet and assisted patients with a positive attitude and atmosphere
- Received Certification from UCLA Fielding School of Public Health for completing requirements for patient experience and Health professions Studies with 200+ hours of service
- Received Certification of Outstanding Recognition for Excellent for my work in Surgical Telemetry
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
West Coast University
North Hollywood, CA01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA06.2021
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2019
GED -
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Rolling Hills Estates, CA12.2015
Skills
- Typing speed: 95 wpm
- Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
- 2 years of knowledge of Medical Terminology
- 2 years of hands on healthcare experience
- Able to work in fast-paced and changing environments
- GPA: 39 end of Didactic year for PA school
Timeline
Ophthalmologist Assistant
Diablo Eye Associates
06.2022 - 01.2023
Optometric Technician
Palos Verdes Family Vision
06.2021 - 06.2022
Medical Scribe
Exer Urgent Care
01.2021 - 01.2022
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
BioScreen Testing Services Inc.
06.2019 - 09.2020
Health Scholar
Cope Health Solutions
06.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Physician Assistant
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Human Biology
University of California San Diego
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
El Camino College
GED -
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
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